His Eminence the Most Reverend [[Archbishop]] '''Gibran (Rimlawi) of Australia and New Zealand''' ([[September 14]], 1931 &ndash; [[January 14]], 1999) was the [[primate]] of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand from 1969-1999.

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His Grace the Most Reverend [[Bishop]] '''Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia and New Zealand''' ([[September 14]], 1931 &ndash; [[January 16]], 1999) was the [[Patriarchal Vicar]] of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand from 1969-1999.

*1948 - Gibran graduates from Saint Elias Orthodox College, and enters the monastic order under tutelage of Metropolitan Theodosius of Tripoli. Brother Gibran serves as his personal secretary until 1953.

*1954 - Br. Gibran graduates from College of Three Hierarchs in Beirut, with diploma in psychology and philosophy.

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*1948 - Gibran graduates from Saint Elias Orthodox College, and is tonsured a monastic under the tutelage of Metropolitan Theodosius of Tripoli. Monk Gibran serves as his personal secretary until 1953.

::Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bashir) of New York|Antony Bashir]] calls Fr Gibran to join the [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America|Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America]]; Fr Gibran serves at St. Nicholas Church in Montreal, Canada.

*1962 - Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bashir) of New York|Antony Bashir]] calls Fr Gibran to join the [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America|Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America]]. Fr Gibran serves at Saint Nicholas Church in Montreal, Canada, from February of this year. [http://www.stnicholasmtl.org/Church_History.htm]

::Archim. Gibran also teaches French at Johnstown branch of University of Pittsburgh, and continues postgraduate work at Duquesne University. He also serves as president of Council of Orthodox Clergy of Greater Johnstown.

::Archim. Gibran also teaches French at Johnstown branch of University of Pittsburgh, and continues postgraduate work at Duquesne University. He also serves as president of Council of Orthodox Clergy of Greater Johnstown.

*1969 Appointed [[Exarch]] and dispatched to Australia from USA by [[Church of Antioch|Patriarch of Antioch]] to investigate future needs of the Antiochian Church in Australasia.

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::Oct 17 - Archim. Gibran elected [[Patriarchal Vicar]] by Holy Synod of Antioch for newly created [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand|Diocese of Australasia]].

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*1969 Oct 22 - Archim. Gibran notified about election. North American archdiocese asked to consecrate him, which is led by Metropolitan Archbishop [[Philip (Saliba) of New York|Philip Saliba]]. Bishop Gibran is patriarchal vicar of Australia and New Zealand for the next 30 years.

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*1998 Northern Autumn - Holy Synod of Antioch nominates Bishop Gibran for elevation to rank of Archbishop but he reposes before appointment.

His headstone records his date of repose as 14 January 1999, however, a coronial inquiry found that he died "on or about 16 January 1999, of ischaemic heart disease".

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Subdeacon Hanna says Sayidna Gibran was found on the morning of Saturday 16 January 1999 by himself and Father Elias both of Saint Nicholas Church Punchbowl. Subdeacon Hanna says there was fresh blood on the floor where he hit his head after passing out. Subdeacon Hanna says it was obvious he had died that morning.

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===Difficulties with name===

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Bishop Gibran was born in an Arabic speaking country. His name was written in Arabic. There is no standard for translation of Arabic names into the French language or the English language.

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Gibran is the English transliteration of the Arabic name. Gabriel is the equivalent English name.

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In Australia his surname was usually spelt Ramlawey. This spelling is used on his Australian passport, his NSW death certificate, and his gravestone. His passport and his death certificate are held in the Australian Archdiocesan Archives.

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title=Archbishop of Australia New Zealand and All Oceania (Antiochian Diocese)|

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title=Patriarchal Vicar of Australia and New Zealand<br>([[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand|Antiochian Diocese]])|

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==External links==

==External links==

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* [http://www.antiochian.org.au/content/view/410/21/ Official Biography] from the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand

*[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/resources/hierarchs/antioch/former/bios/bio_gibran_ramlaoui.htm Biography] from the Orthodox Research Institute

*[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/resources/hierarchs/antioch/former/bios/bio_gibran_ramlaoui.htm Biography] from the Orthodox Research Institute

*[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/resources/sermons/gibran_consecration_sermon.htm Bishop Gibran's Consecration Sermon] from the Orthodox Research Institute

*[http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/resources/sermons/gibran_consecration_sermon.htm Bishop Gibran's Consecration Sermon] from the Orthodox Research Institute

His Grace the Most Reverend BishopGibran (Ramlawey) of Australia and New Zealand (September 14, 1931 – January 16, 1999) was the Patriarchal Vicar of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australia and New Zealand from 1969-1999.

Archim. Gibran also teaches French at Johnstown branch of University of Pittsburgh, and continues postgraduate work at Duquesne University. He also serves as president of Council of Orthodox Clergy of Greater Johnstown.

1966 - Archim. Gibran assigned to St. George Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

1969 Oct 22 - Archim. Gibran notified about election. North American archdiocese asked to consecrate him, which is led by Metropolitan Archbishop Philip Saliba. Bishop Gibran is patriarchal vicar of Australia and New Zealand for the next 30 years.

1998 Northern Autumn - Holy Synod of Antioch nominates Bishop Gibran for elevation to rank of Archbishop but he reposes before appointment.

His headstone records his date of repose as 14 January 1999, however, a coronial inquiry found that he died "on or about 16 January 1999, of ischaemic heart disease".

Subdeacon Hanna says Sayidna Gibran was found on the morning of Saturday 16 January 1999 by himself and Father Elias both of Saint Nicholas Church Punchbowl. Subdeacon Hanna says there was fresh blood on the floor where he hit his head after passing out. Subdeacon Hanna says it was obvious he had died that morning.

Difficulties with name

Bishop Gibran was born in an Arabic speaking country. His name was written in Arabic. There is no standard for translation of Arabic names into the French language or the English language.

Gibran is the English transliteration of the Arabic name. Gabriel is the equivalent English name.

In Australia his surname was usually spelt Ramlawey. This spelling is used on his Australian passport, his NSW death certificate, and his gravestone. His passport and his death certificate are held in the Australian Archdiocesan Archives.